Chiefs rule out Rice, Simmons for Sunday vs. Chargers

Rice has 13 catches for 190 yards this season

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: Andy Reid confirmed Friday both players will miss the AFC West matchup Sunday. Rashee Rice missed practice all week with hamstring and knee injuries and will miss his first game after posting 13 catches for 190 yards and a touchdown. Josh Simmons will also miss out with a back injury after returning to practice this week without playing this season.

Why it matters: Kansas City faces a divisional test without its receiving production and its starting left tackle. The absences force changes in protection and target distribution against Los Angeles. The result carries early positioning weight in the AFC West.

By the numbers: Rashee Rice caught 53 passes for 571 yards and 5 touchdowns in 8 games in 2025, per ESPN. This season he has 13 catches for 190 yards and 1 touchdown. Josh Simmons, drafted 32nd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, has yet to play this season.

What to watch: Simmons practiced this week as his return nears. Kansas City meets Los Angeles on Sunday.

Sources

ProFootballTalk 2026-10-16T18:10:53.135838+00:00

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